Sometimes, I have to take a step back and remind myself of who the people are on this board. Over the years I have met some truly great people, both male and female through here. Some I become close friends with. But, then reality rears its ugly head and the trolls, bottom feeders, intellectually, and socially challenged raise their ugly heads.
For example:
I started thread asking a very simple question. I did make the mistake of putting in context why I was asking, thinking that would generate more answers and comments that were relevant. BIG MISTAKE LOL. Instead of simply ignoring or perhaps providing some answers, a few challenge my motivations, was it smart, was it legal (that one is a HUGE laugh considering the board we are on), and so on. Some just seem unable to accept at face value what was posted, even though it would never affect them in any way, good or bad. They cannot wrap their heads around the concept that someone could post and mean exactly what they say instead of having some hidden agenda.
None of that matters of course. I asked a question and received some good responses. Both is open response and in DMs by those who did not want to deal with the negativity. Smart people.:-)
I have not used the board to meet women for many years. I figured out my own way and simply don't need it any more. But I still pop in from time to time because there are people I enjoy conversing with. Sometimes I see a thread I think I can add value to. And the wealth of experience and information here is truly impressive. If one did is willing to dig through the shit and deal with the BS that is simply the reality of ECCIE.
I argue and disagree with some people here yet, still respect them. Some I get along with greatly. Those are the people who make it worthwhile having to deal with the, hmm, others. There is one group of people on here who will kick my ass when they think I need it. Yet we can talk on another thread with no issue.
To those who get disheartened by the immaturity on here, just know there are some grownups present. You just have to find them